Membership

SDMS's core purpose is to enhance the art and science of medicine by advancing medical sonography. As an SDMS member you will join an exclusive network of over 28,000 sonographers and sonography students.

Advocacy

SDMS Foundation

Formed in 2009, the SDMS Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization affiliated with the SDMS. The SDMS Foundation fosters professional learning and excellence by working to improve the field of diagnostic medical sonography.

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About the SDMS

The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) is a professional membership organization founded in 1970 to promote, advance, and educate its members and the medical community in the science of diagnostic medical sonography. The SDMS is the largest association of sonographers and sonography students in the world.

Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

SDMS Announcements

SDMS President's Message - October 2018

by
Tammy Stearns

SDMS Members,

I am excited to announce the recipients of the following SDMS awards. I had the honor to personally congratulate each winner at the Awards Dinner at the 2018 SDMS Annual Conference. Please join me in congratulating them not only for a job well done, but also for their contribution to our profession.

Please consider entering next year and perhaps we will be inviting you to join us up on stage!

SW. Frederick Sample Student Excellence Awards

This award acknowledges outstanding achievement in writing in the field of diagnostic medical sonography. The award is named in memory of W. Frederick Sample, MD, whose tremendous contributions to the growth and development of the field of sonography have influenced sonographers and physicians. Because of Dr. Sample’s dedication to teaching and research, this award is given to outstanding students in diagnostic medical sonography.

Sonographer and Student Poster Competitions

Poster presentations report the results of a research study completed by the author(s). Posters are judged on presentation (appearance), content, and originality and presented during the SDMS Annual Conference.

The SDMS Foundation Sonography Student and Sonographer Scholarship Programs provide a $2,500 scholarship to deserving sonography students and sonographers who have been accepted or are currently enrolled in an educational program in diagnostic medical sonography or cardiovascular technology which has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
SONOGRAPHY STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM